- The European Court of Justice concluded that internal operations between members of a VAT group, operating as a single taxable person, are not subject to VAT.
- The case involved a German public foundation and a company receiving cleaning and patient transport services within a VAT group.
- The German tax authority considered some services taxable while others were not, leading to a legal dispute.
- The Court ruled that transactions within a VAT group are not subject to VAT, even if the recipient cannot deduct the VAT paid.
- The decision aims to prevent tax distortions and ensure consistent interpretation of VAT regulations in the EU.
Source: audiconsultores-etlglobal.com
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